Associazione San Giorgio Martire Di Sydney is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in Sydney in 1976 by a devoted group of migrants seeking to maintain and foster in Australia the religious activities, culture and traditions from their home town of Martone, Reggio Calabria, Italy and the celebration of San Giorgio the patron saint of Martone.
The Association holds many events throughout the year, including the San Giorgio Festival, and encourages and promotes the maintenance of Italian traditions, cultural and religious activities amongst people of Italian heritage and their families and descendants in Australia.
From the annual Festival and Ball to our Barbecue, Farm Days, Seafood Lunch and more, our events bring family, friends and community together for a celebration of culture, faith, tradition and festivities.


San Giorgio the martyr is the patron saint of Martone, a small town in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
He is celebrated in the local traditions, culture and religious activities.
The feast day of San Giorgio is celebrated annually on 23 April.
The San Giorgio Festival takes place each year in Martone on the second Sunday in August.
Viva San Giorgio!
Following the establishment of the Associazione in Sydney in 1976, the statue of San Giorgio Martire was commissioned in Italy and upon completion it was flown to Sydney.
The first annual San Giorgio Festival was held at Leichhardt Oval in 1978 and it remained there for six years. As the numbers grew the Festival was moved to larger facilities at Wentworth Park from 1984-1986.
After much fundraising and community support the Associazione purchased Centro San Giorgio at 234 Pitt Town Road, Kenthurst and the Festival has been held there since 1987.
The Festival is now an all-day event in April each year that includes the raising of a'Ntinna, Holy Mass, procession, showtime entertainment, food stalls, rides, fireworks display and much more.

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